General Terms and Conditions
Both the tactical and the operative buyer needs to understand the organization's General Terms and Conditions in order to manage the commercial risk.
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Introduction to General Terms and Conditions in Procurement
Approx. 25 Minutes
Welcome to this basic course designed for new buyers in the field of procurement. Understanding and effectively utilizing General Terms and Conditions (GTC) as part of your Purchase Orders is a fundamental skill for managing supply chain risk. This course provides a foundational understanding of GTC, tailored specifically for those new to procurement.
By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of the role and importance of General Terms and Conditions in procurement. You'll be equipped with the knowledge to start drafting basic GTCs, setting the stage for effective risk management in your supply chain operations.
This course is an excellent starting point for new buyers and procurement professionals, offering a concise yet comprehensive introduction to one of the key elements of procurement contracts and risk management.
General Terms and Conditions and Frame Purchase Agreement.
Download Powerpoint slides presented in the course.
Introducing Volvo's General Purchasing Terms and Conditions as an example of Purchasing Terms and Conditions
Page 1 include, for example, paragraphs regarding which legal entities within Volvo who can use these T&Cs , Definitions, Conclusions of a purchase agreement and contractual documents and more.
Page 2 include, for example, Price and Payment Delivery and Passing of Title, Warranty for parts, Liability for defects or other non-conforming deliveries, Warranty for type- bound tooling ordered by Volvo.
Page 3 include, for example, Relocation of production, Code of conduct- environmental concern, Intellectual Property rights and Provision of parts.
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